1. Jeremiah was in a state of darkness and depression

A. Rejected by people for 40 years

B. Imprisoned by the king

C. Carried of to Egypt

D. Grieved by sin and suffering of his people

2. Jeremiah's hope was God's mercy

A. God's compassions never cease

B. Mercies are new each morning

C. Great is God's faithfulness

D. His hope was in the Lord

3. Jeremiah learns perseverance

A. God is good to those who trust Him

B. Stay positive while waiting for God's help

C. Accept hardship knowing God is growing your faith

4. Jeremiah's message to youth to learn

A. You are accountable to God

B. You will be disciplined by God

C. You are being shaped by God

1. Faith that sticks out

A. Jeremiah was in prison

B. Jerusalem was under siege

C. Jury was laughing

2. Faith that takes action

A. Faith that obeys God'w Word

B. Faith that others can see

C. Faith that gives a picture of God's promises

3. Faith that has a foundation

A. God is the creator of the world

B. God is just in His judgements

C. God is gracious and merciful

4. Faith that concludes this about God

A. There is nothing that is impossible with God

B. There is no problem that God can't solve

C. There is no heart that God can't reach

1. The human heart is deceitful

A. Sinners by nature

B. Sinners by choice

C. Sinners by practice

2. The human heart and the Lord's help

A. The Lord knows your heart

B. The Lord can change your heart

C. The Lord gives you a choice for your heart

3. The Christian's deception about the heart

A. The warning: temptation for the overconfident Christian

B. The war: flesh and Spirit for every Christian

C. The secret: walk in the Spirit